Noise levels, noise annoyance, and hearing-related problems in a dental college
Noise levels, noise annoyance, and hearing-related problems in a dental college
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DOI：
10.1080/19338244.2016.1179169
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发表时间：
2017-01-01
影响因子：
1.8
通讯作者：
Ali, Wesal Jasim
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作者：
Ahmed, Hafiz Omer;Ali, Wesal Jasim
通过横断面调查和综合声级计，本研究探讨了噪声暴露和听觉和nonpericardory相关的问题，位于阿拉伯联合酋长国（UAE）的牙科学院的学生经历。采用结构式访谈问卷调查114名学生的听力相关问题、噪声烦恼和对噪声的认识。结果表明，最大噪声水平在65和79 dB（A）之间，峰值水平（高频和低频）在89和93 dB（A）之间。约80%的学生经历了一定程度的噪音烦恼; 54%的学生报告了其中一个与听力有关的问题;约10%的学生声称有一定程度的听力损失。建议在牙科诊所和实验室的建设过程中使用吸音材料，以降低噪音水平。
Through a cross-sectional survey and integrated sound level meter, this research examined noise exposure and auditory- and nonauditory-related problems experienced by students of a dentistry college located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A structured interview questionnaire was used to examine hearing-related problems, noise annoyance, and awareness of 114 students toward noise. The results showed that maximum noise levels were between 65 and 79 dB(A) with peak levels (high and low frequencies) ranging between 89 and 93 dB(A). Around 80% of the students experienced a certain degree of noise annoyance; 54% reported one of the hearing-related problems; and about 10% claimed to have hearing loss to a certain extent. It is recommended that sound-absorbent materials be used during the construction of dental clinics and laboratories to reduce the noise levels.